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Beyke Family History

Beyke Surname Meaning

German: probably from a pet form of Bey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beyke family from?

You can see how Beyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Beyke families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beyke's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Beyke families in 1891.
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What did your Beyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beyke. 43% of Beyke men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Cabinet Maker
    11%

What Beyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Beyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Beyke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Beyke. For the veterans among your Beyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beyke in 1964 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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